Post-traditional Students

Opportunities for Post-traditional Students

Because Rio Grande understands the “one of a kind” nature of your busy life and the need you have to complete your degree, an Adult Studies Program has been designed for adults with prior work experience.
This program offers courses through the Evans School of Business and will lead to the completion of a Bachelor of Science Degree in Management. Rio Grande will accept all applicable credits earned from previously attended accredited institutions of higher education. Please submit official copies of all transcripts for review as early as possible. Once the review is complete, an advisor will assist you in developing a course plan. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.

Classes will be scheduled in eight week intervals.

You will be able to move at your own pace; part-time (one class per eight-week term) or full time (two classes per eight-week term).

Classes will be offered in the online, in person and blended format.

The classroom portion of the courses will be scheduled in the evenings from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.

A special Adult Student rate has been approved for this program. The tuition rate includes all course fees.

Are you interested in moving up with in the health care industry? With your associate degree and the BS in Healthcare Administration you can do just that! Rio’s Healthcare Administration Degree, offered through our Adult Studies Program, makes it easy for you to earn your degree while working in your current position

Courses are offered in the evenings, online and in a blended format

There are flexible scheduling options designed to meet your needs as a working adult

A special Adult Student rate has been approved for this program. The tuition rate includes all course fees.

If you have a lot of knowledge and practical experience in your field but no degree to show for it, life experience credits may give you some of the recognition you deserve. Designed for the post-traditional student wishing to earn credit for life experiential learning. Students will identify skills, knowledge, and values gained from their experiences and training and equate this learning to college-level courses via completion of a portfolio.

You can begin this process by registering for the LA 20103 Prior Learning Assessment class. It is recommended that you take this course at the beginning of your studies so you can determine what classes you may not need to complete.